The Future of Transportation: VTTI and Driving Technologies

04/20/22 • 29 min

Dr. Zac Doerzaph is the Executive Director of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), a global leader in transportation research. Working alongside a talented team, Doerzaph focuses on creating a future of ubiquitous, safe, and effective mobility by conducting innovative and impactful research today. Also, a faculty member within the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech, Doerzaph works with fellow faculty to provide experiential learning opportunities to prepare the next generation workforce. Doerzaph is known for innovative and extensive transportation research and leadership projects. His work focuses on maximizing performance at the interface of driver, vehicle, and infrastructure systems through the application of advanced technologies.
Host: Brett Malone
Editor and Producer: Becca Halm

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